Finding the Third Proportional to 535,968.75 and 1,176,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,968.75 and 1,176,924 is: 2,584,385.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,968.75 : 1,176,924 = 1,176,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,968.75/1,176,924 = 1,176,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,968.75x = 1,176,924 × 1,176,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,968.75x = 1,385,150,101,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,385,150,101,776/535,968.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,584,385.94
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